Quick Summary
Work as part of a team during all phases of the program lifecycle, supporting design and execution activities under the guidance of leadership and program personnel.
Would you like to be part of a team that delivers cutting-edge assets to scientific and military customers that support space exploration and the war fighter?
As the Quality Engineer (QE), you will work closely with other disciplines in BAE Systems SMS to support the build and test of payloads and spacecraft hardware in all phases of the program from inception to launch. Your teammates will include Engineering, Test, Manufacturing, Customers, Inspectors, etc.
The Operations Strategic Capabilities Unit plays a fundamental role in enabling efficient business and program execution – from strategic capital investments, industrial operations and an efficient supply chain, to state-of-the-art manufacturing and test operations and top-notch facilities management.
What You’ll Do:
- Work as part of a team during all phases of the program lifecycle, supporting design and execution activities under the guidance of leadership and program personnel.
- Support major program milestone activities such as subcontract procurements, design reviews, testing, configuration control audits, and problem reporting and resolution.
- Facilitate the formulation and documentation of appropriate Root Cause, Corrective and Preventive Actions associated with product nonconformances.
- Participate in and eventually chair Material Review Board (MRB) activities to identify the best path forward for nonconforming hardware. This also includes participation in Failure Review Boards (FRBs) for larger program teams.
- Support test activities by reviewing Test Procedures, Test Anomalies and requirement verification.
- Support Engineering and Manufacturing by reviewing drawings, work instructions, process plans, build documents and requirements.
- Participate on the shop floor/cleanroom.
- Support Test and Manufacturing activities outside of normal business hours as required by being on call or in person. This can include weekends and nights at times depending upon the phase of the program.
- Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department, the Strategic Business Units, Strategic Capabilities Units and the Company. Interact appropriately with others in order to maintain a positive and productive work environment.
- Perform other duties as necessary.
On-Site Work Environment: This position requires regular in-person engagement by working on-site five days each normally scheduled week in the primary work location. Travel and local commute between company campuses and other possible non-company locations may be required.
Working Conditions:
- Work is performed in an office, laboratory, production floor, or cleanroom, outdoors or remote research environment.
- May occasionally work in production work centers where use of protective equipment and gear is required.
- May access other facilities in various weather conditions.
- BS degree or higher in Engineering or related technical field is required.
- Each higher-level degree, i.e., Master’s Degree or PH.D., may substitute for two year of experience. Related technical experience may be considered in lieu of education. Degree must be from a university, college or school which is accredited by an agency recognized by the US Secretary of Education, US Department of Education. Related technical experience may be considered in lieu of education.
- Good interpersonal skills and ability to work in and contribute to a dynamic cross-functional team environment.
- Willingness to take initiative, ability to complete tasks in a timely manner, and have good time management and organizational skills.
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A security clearance or access with Polygraph is not required to be eligible for this position. However, the applicant must be willing and eligible for submission, depending on program requirements, after an offer is accepted and must be able to maintain the applicable clearance/access.
Nice to Have
~1 min read- A demonstrated ability to learn aerospace and defense industry and government specifications and standards and the requirements contained therein that guide the design, build, and test of hardware.
- A demonstrated ability to learn Quality Engineering (QE) principles, tools, methods, and standards.
Headquartered in Boulder, Colorado, Space & Mission Systems is a leading provider of national defense and civil space applications, advanced remote sensing, scientific and tactical systems for government and commercial customers. We continually pioneer ways to innovate spacecraft, mission payloads, optical systems, and other defense and civil capabilities. Powered by endlessly curious people with an unwavering mission focus, we continually discover ways to enable our customers to perform beyond expectation and protect what matters most.
This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.
Multiple positions may be available on this opening.
What We Offer
~2 min readIntern Benefits: Temporary employees generally are not eligible for BAE Systems benefits, but can elect to participate in the 401(k) savings plan. Temporary employees working 20+ hours per week are eligible for medical benefits, the employee assistance program, and business travel accident insurance.
Please note: Some benefits may be different for union employees that are governed by a collective bargaining agreement (CBA) or for positions covered by a wage law called the McNamara-O’Hara Service Contract Act (SCA).
Location & Eligibility
Listing Details
- Posted
- September 22, 2026
- First seen
- September 27, 2026
- Last seen
- September 27, 2026
Posting Health
- Days active
- -1
- Repost count
- 0
- Trust Level
- 28%
- Scored at
- September 27, 2026
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